Senior Hybrid Cloud Engineer

Egypt (Cairo)
- Information Technology
- Hybrid
- Experienced Professionals

**Department**:Enabling Technology, Digital & Technology Platform Services.

**Location**:Egypt, Cairo.

**The Hybrid Cloud Engineer,** ensure seamless integration between on-premises VMware and Microsoft Windows-based infrastructure with cloud and Citrix technologies. The role will focus not only on infrastructure management but also on driving efficiency through automation, robust backup & DR strategies, and licensing management. To support the business’s goals, this role emphasizes cost optimization, performance tuning, and delivering solutions aligned with compliance and security requirements. Given the increasing importance of disaster recovery and backup as organizations face rising risks of cyber-attacks and data breaches, this role also leads the development and monitoring of efficient backup solutions, ensuring business continuity and quick recovery in case of disaster.

**YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- **Design and Implement Hybrid Cloud Solutions**: Collaborate with stakeholders to design hybrid cloud solutions (on-premises and cloud-based) that meet the business’s technical and operational needs, particularly leveraging VMware and Microsoft Windows & SQL Server technologies.
- I**nfrastructure Management**: Deploy and maintain infrastructure using automation and management tools like vSphere, vCenter, ARIA, SCCM, Azure Arc, PowerShell, etc. Ensure efficient performance, scalability, and high availability across hybrid cloud platforms for Windows Server, and SQL workloads.
- **Security and Compliance**: Implement and maintain security protocols that comply with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO). Ensure infrastructure security while keeping up with best practices and CCH requirements.
- **License Management and Compliance**: Proactively manage software licensing for VMware, Microsoft Windows, SQL or other DB technology, and Backup environments. Oversee compliance, ensuring renewals are handled efficiently, and work to optimize licensing costs through effective planning.
- **Budgeting and Cost Optimization**: Work with the finance and procurement teams to forecast and plan budgets related to hybrid cloud infrastructure. Provide cost estimates for projects and actively seek ways to optimize infrastructure costs, while maintaining performance.
- **Collaboration and Communication**: Work closely with cross-functional teams (DevOps, product, Cyber Security, Network) to ensure alignment in strategies and operations. Document and communicate technical designs, processes, and decisions effectively.
- **Continuous Monitoring and Optimization**: Monitor the performance of hybrid cloud environments and identify areas for optimization. This includes ensuring SQL databases are running efficiently and the VMware infrastructure is optimized for workloads.
- **Design and Implement Backup & DR Solutions**: Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions, primarily using technologies such as Veeam or other industry-standard tools. Ensure the backup strategy is aligned with the organization’s business continuity and data retention requirements.
- **Backup Monitoring and Optimization**: Regularly monitor backup performance and success rates, troubleshoot issues, and optimize the backup processes to ensure mínimal disruption and fast recovery times. Ensure data integrity and availability across hybrid environments.

**ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?**
- 1. Hybrid Cloud Architecture & Integration
- Expertise in VMware, Microsoft Windows Server, and Azure Arc integration.
- Ability to implement, manage, and troubleshoot hybrid cloud environments.
- 2. Automation of operational tasks
- Hands-on experience with PowerShell, SCCM, and Azure Arc.
- Automating deployments, configurations, and monitoring for hybrid cloud efficiency.
- 3. Virtualization
- Strong experience in VMware vSphere, vCenter, and Citrix DaaS/Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Ensuring scalability, high availability, and performance across virtualized environments.
- 4. Backup & Disaster Recovery (DR)
- Expertise in Veeam or other backup solutions for hybrid cloud.
- Ensuring compliance with data retention and business continuity strategies.
- 5. Security & Compliance
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, ITIL).
- Experience in implementing access controls, identity management, and security monitoring.
- 6. Software Licensing & Cost Management
- Managing VMware, Microsoft Windows, SQL, and backup software licenses.
- Optimizing costs through forecasting, audits, and vendor negotiations.
- 7. Performance Monitoring & Optimization
- Using tools like Dynatrace, vRealize, and Azure Monitor to track and improve performance.
- Identifying and resolving hybrid cloud bottlenecks proactively.
- 8. Collaboration & Communication
- English fluency verbal and written communication is a MUST.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams (Architects, SREs